February 22, 2015, 6:01AM

Act 89 restructured the state's gasoline tax system and increased fees for various registrations, permits and violations to help pay for thousands of road and bridge improvement projects across Pennsylvania. Full story »

October 30, 2011, 12:50AM

The editorial "Our ride is here" on Oct. 21 should include the subtitle: And someone else paid for it. Unless one is a motorist, Pennsylvanians are getting a free ride reaping the benefits of our transportation system and not paying for it. Sen. Corman's transportation plan is based on the old divide and conquer technique. Make the motorist solely pay... Full story »

April 04, 2011, 1:01AM

This is in response to the article in the March 20 Patriot-News regarding Congress considering increasing tractor-trailer weight limits. On behalf of the freight railroad industry in Pennsylvania, I would like to echo some of the thoughts expressed by your readers who seem to grasp the significance of this possible change. It's important to note that the trucking industry and... Full story »

July 16, 2010, 12:00AM

We are spending millions to honor two politicians, money the state doesn’t have. Bridges are falling down, highways are a mess. We plan on building a soccer field near Philadelphia, which is a waste in my opinion. The powers to be could not pass a budget on time. Now they want to change the name of the Public Welfare... Full story »

July 08, 2010, 11:19AM

The Wolfs Bridge in Cumberland County, which has been closed since an alleged drunken driver crashed into it in May, will remain closed at least until October, county Planning Director Kirk Stoner said this morning. An estimated $50,000 to $60,000 in repairs are needed to make the 115-year-old, one-lane steel girder bridge in Middlesex Township safe for traffic, he said. ... Full story »

July 01, 2010, 1:35AM

One unheard idea regarding the debt burden of Harrisburg would be a one-way toll over the bridges to and from Harrisburg that would allow all who enjoy city services to help fund the city in its time of dire need. An E-Z Pass option would keep traffic flowing and everyone would benefit from a strong financial base to assist in... Full story »

May 27, 2010, 5:38AM

The official Markosek/Geist road tour begins today. This tour literally is about roads. And bridges. And mass transit. Rep. Joseph Markosek, D-Allegheny County, majority chairman of the House Transportation Committee, and Rep. Rick Geist, R-Blair County, the minority chairman, are holding seven meetings around the state to talk about the looming transportation crisis in Pennsylvania. The tour begins today... Full story »

March 25, 2009, 2:54PM

Newberry Township is going to begin safety inspections of township bridges less than 20 feet long. Supervisor Carl Hughes, who proposed the project Tuesday, said he didn't think the nine bridges, five of which are jointly owned with Warrington Township, have been inspected since he was elected to the board almost six years ago. The inspections will be performed by... Full story »

March 16, 2009, 11:31AM

Pennsylvanians will soon find out which highway and bridge projects will be financed with money from the federal economic stimulus package. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Allen Biehler is holding a news conference at the Capitol on Monday afternoon to announce both stimulus and non-stimulus projects that are scheduled to be contracted in 2009. PennDOT says the state is slated... Full story »

December 08, 2008, 9:35AM

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has postponed Interstate 81 on- and off-ramp inspections at U.S. 22/322 and Cameron Street in Harrisburg because of expected bad weather. District 8 spokesman Mike Crochunis said the inspections have been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15, weather permitting. The inspections had been planned for Tuesday at Exit 67. PennDOT had warned... Full story »

December 05, 2008, 6:19PM

It has been nearly 13 years since flood waters carried away part of the western span of the Walnut Street Bridge, but Carol Witzeman hasn't given up her dream of restoring the bridge. Moving a historic metal truss bridge from another location may be the best option for reviving the bridge affectionately known as "Old Shakey," said Witzeman, who heads... Full story »

August 29, 2008, 7:50AM

TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine says he will not block a toll hike for four Philadelphia-area bridges. Corzine has veto power over decisions by the Delaware River Port Authority, but says he won't exercise it in this case. The toll hikes will go into effect Sept. 14 for the Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman and... Full story »

July 31, 2008, 11:10PM

Urban bus services took record hits in fuel costs without having to cut routes. And the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was able to expand its roster of highway and bridge repair projects. One year in, those are the early benefits of a 2007 transportation funding plan that has turned the Pennsylvania Turnpike from a self-supporting highway into a financier... Full story »

July 28, 2008, 4:04PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Officials called on the federal government Monday to recognize the dire need for infrastructure funding across the country, particularly to deal with the 150,000 aging U.S. bridges requiring at least $140 billion in serious repairs or upgrades. "We need federal intervention, and federal intervention at a big level," Gov. Ed Rendell said after details were released... Full story »

July 23, 2008, 7:22AM

CAMDEN, N.J. -- Drivers are telling the Delaware River Port Authority that now is not the time to hike tolls. The agency is planning to raise tolls at its four Philadelphia-area bridges from $3 to $4 in September. The tolls, paid only by vehicles crossing into Pennsylvania, would go to $5 in 2010. Full story »

July 15, 2008, 10:05AM

Construction crews have finished bridge deck repairs and are in the process of reopening the bridge that carries Indiantown Gap Road over Interstate 81 in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports. Once Indiantown Gap Road is reopened to traffic, crews are scheduled to close the structure that carries Awol Road over I-81, in Union Township,... Full story »